Se7en Trailer and Opening

Trailer:

This trailer has been composed successfully as it contains the right aspects to make the viewers want to see more. The trailer is fast paced due to the jump cuts used, showing small amounts of different sections from the film. Towards the beginning there are fast cuts used showing flashes of action, although they only show tiny amounts of it they are thrilling and effective, causing the viewer to want to see what else is in the following shots. The trailer has many parts that have been created by using montage editing. There is a voice over throughout different parts of the trailer explaining the storyline; giving the viewer an idea on what it's about, it doesn't give away any of the main parts therefore the audience feels forced to watch the full film in anticipation of what happens. There is the non-diegetic sound of music, this benefits the continuity aiding the trailer to flow however it also brings a tense atmosphere to the viewers.

Opening:

The opening it very artistic and creative with a much slower pace compared to the trailer however the clips that show the actors names are shown using flashes and fast cuts. This open automatically sets an awkward, eerie atmosphere with it's flashing shots. There are many shots that dissolve into each other and also flash over. The opening is in contrast to the trailer as it isn't in need of a voice over or dialogue, the non diegetic music in the opening sets the audience to be on edge as it is made up of strange scratchy and creaky sounds.

This opening sequence has the majority of key conventions of an opening sequence, it has the titles, some of the shots are slowed paced however it does feature some quick cut shots that increase tension. They do not use any dialogue or introduce any characters it is mainly just titles, however this is the main reason for an opening sequence. The music is fast paced and edgy making the audience question what is going on and why is there scratchy eerie sounds.

The audience will also question the action; as the opening is made up of a range of close ups nothing much is revealed, no setting or characters can be seen apart from their hands. The close ups do show that the hands of these people are putting things together, it gives clues to research or findings out on things/people there is alot of writing and images/sketches of humans.

This particular opening sequence sets a very strange atmosphere, it is dark and eeire also quite tense due to the fact that it is quite busy and the viewers know something is going on but they cannot quite tell as they aren't shown a full picture eg long shot or mid shot. I think this is successful as the viewers will be hooked, wanting to watch more to find out what is happening and what the people are putting together.